Department of Police Accountability

Inspector General Launches New Case Management and Complaint System to Provide Independent Oversight for San Francisco Sheriff's Office

San Francisco Office of the Inspector General and Department of Police Accountability announced the launch of OIG’s case management system and integrated digital complaint look-up portal.

The Department of Police Accountability launches Complainant Portal

San Francisco, CA – Today, Executive Director Paul D. Henderson announced the launch of the DPA’s case tracking site. This webpage allows complainants to independently look up their case status and submit documents for case reviews or investigative hearing requests online.

The Department of Police Accountability releases CY 2021 Annual Report

Today, Executive Director Paul D. Henderson announced the release of the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability’s (DPA) calendar year 2021 Annual Report detailing data from DPA’s cases and findings.

San Francisco Police Commission adopts domestic violence policy

The San Francisco Police Commission adopts the Department of Police Accountability’s and community working group’s recommendations for SFPD’s updated domestic violence policy and new domestic violence and stalking manual for patrol officers.

The San Francisco Police Commission adopts DPA’s recommendations for historic changes to SFPD’s General Order 3.01

The San Francisco Police Commission adopts DPA’s recommendations for historic changes to SFPD’s General Order 3.01 which will allow greater community involvement and increased civilian oversight in SFPD’s policy development process.

San Francisco Police Commission adopts improved Use of Force policy

The San Francisco Police Commission adopts DPA’s recommendations for an improved Use of Force policy in the wake of George Floyd and related Black Lives Matter protests.

The Department of Police Accountability launches new website

Executive Director Paul D. Henderson today announced the release of the new Department of Police Accountability (DPA) website. The website was completed as a collaboration between DPA and the Office of the City Administrator’s Digital Services team.